Culture Ueno Park, Taito-ku Michael Kaplan Ueno Park is a large public space located in central Tokyo, and one of the first public parks in Japan.
Activities Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Jeannie Gan The original site of International Flower Expo that boasts a 100 hectare area with 2600 species of flowers and plants from fr...
Activities Kawaguchiko Varsha Vaswati This beautiful lake lapping at the base of Mt.Fuji provides for some perfect views and a perfect day out exploring history, c...
Transportation Kyoto by Bus Bonson Lam A Kyoto 101 guide for exploring this city by bus and other alternatives
Activities Chidorigafuchi Walkway Tomoko Kamishima Chidorigafuchi Walkway is one of the most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing in Japan. This 770m walkway is lined with ...
Food Kiyamachi Shijo Ryoriya Otaya Bonson Lam This worthy addition to the Kyoto dining scene serves simple fare with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a seat at the counter or ...
Area Arashiyama Alena Eckelmann Along a river in the West of Kyoto lies Arashiyama, a rural suburb of Kyoto. Literally “Storm Mountain”, Arashiyama is actual...
Culture Yamashita Park in Yokohama City Yumi Imai As one of the best-known landmarks of Yokohama city, Yamashita Park attracts a lot of tourists as well as local citizens day ...
Activities POLA Museum of Art, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima The POLA Museum of Art features large number of pieces from the private collection of Tsuneshi Suzuki (1930-2000), the son of...
Shopping Hands-on Pottery in Tobe Anonymous At Tobe you can watch craftsmen at work in their studios, browse for a work of Tobe-yaki that takes your fancy, and stroll ar...